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REFI: A Cannabis Market Outlier
Most stocks that are in cannabis are struggling yet REFI is knocking it out of the park and Wall Street loves it! This is an example how a performing dividend yield company can weather the storms even if an entire sector is being beaten down. See the article on Yahoo Delivering Returns As The…
Read MoreArcus Biosciences obtains $250m loan facility with Hercules Capital
The recent loan facility secured by Arcus Biosciences from Hercules Capital is strategically advantageous for both companies. Arcus Biosciences benefits significantly from this arrangement as it provides them with up to $200 million in funding, crucial for advancing their research and development initiatives, particularly in the costly and high-stakes biopharmaceutical industry. Importantly, this loan represents…
Read MoreThe Emperor was named Penguin, not to be confused with an actual penguin
Did the headline catch you? Good. When it comes to dividend income stocks, earnings are like the Emperor, don’t mistake them for just any old penguin. In the financial world, “income” or “revenue” is akin to all the penguins waddling around, the money that flows into the company from various sources like sales or services.…
Read MoreDividend Stocks as a Hot Play
With the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision approaching in September, more investors are eyeing dividend stocks. Experts believe that dividend stocks could be a strong play into the fall, providing a stable income stream amid market uncertainties. Paul Baiocchi of SS&C ALPS Advisors supports this strategy, noting a shift from money markets and fixed…
Read MoreTax implications of dividends from Regulated Investment Companies (RICs)
Understanding the tax implications of dividends from Regulated Investment Companies (RICs), such as Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Business Development Companies (BDCs), is crucial for investors, particularly because these dividends are typically classified as non-qualified. Unlike qualified dividends, which benefit from lower long-term capital gains tax rates, non-qualified dividends are taxed as ordinary income,…
Read MoreWhere are all the Bulls?
Seems the bulls in dividend income investing are taking a cautious approach, balancing between high yields and sustainability. With some stocks offering double-digit yields, there’s excitement, but also concern over the potential risks. Many investors are focusing on dividend aristocrats—a list of moderate companies with a long history of increasing payouts—to ensure steady income amidst…
Read MoreNo boats floating?
Seems like almost no financial boat is floating today, the current challenging market conditions where various economic factors are causing turbulence across different sectors, making it difficult for investments to perform well especially when there is a prevailing fear cycle. One major reason is the ongoing uncertainty in the global economic landscape, particularly due…
Read MoreMarket research and IBES
The 50 stocks in the Fly High Investing portfolio are heavily researched and monitored. We inform of any updates each weekend if we feel any action is proposed on the UPDATES AND PERFORMANCE tab and although this happens only a few times a year, if there are concerns for future Earnings coverage of any one…
Read MoreWhy fear the cycles of Fear and Greed?
Before we begin our discussion of how market downturns benefit income investors, let’s look at what causes downturns in the first place. As everyone knows, the stock market never behaves rationally. This is due to several factors. New information arrives constantly and the macroeconomic environment changes frequently. Further complicating the problem is about 70% of…
Read MoreDRIP or Cash Splash: Mastering the Art of Dividend Reinvestment
When it comes to reinvesting dividends, there are primarily two strategies to consider, each with its own set of advantages and drawbacks. The first and most widely used method is known as a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). A DRIP automatically channels your cash dividends back into the stock that generated them, effortlessly acquiring additional shares…
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